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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,909.40, 265,364.10 and 106,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,909.40, 265,364.10 and 106,925.40 is: 160,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,909.40 : 265,364.10 = 106,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,909.40/265,364.10 = 106,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,909.40x = 265,364.10 × 106,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,909.40x = 28,374,162,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374,162,538.14/176,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,388.10

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